14 years after, coal-powered plant fully online in South Africa
South Africa’s main energy provider has announced the opening of one of the world’s largest coal-fueled power plants on Monday. 14 years after the ground was broken and after multiple delays and amid concerns about a coal-based project’s effect on the climate. The 4,764-megawatt Medupi Power Station went online on
FRSC records 5,320 crashes, 2,471 deaths nationwide in 6 months
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) recorded 5,320 road crashes (Road Traffic Crashes) and 2,471 deaths in the first half of 2021 nationwide. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Mr Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday
Abba Kyari: HURIWA advocates disqualification of Braimoh from investigative team
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has warned of adverse consequences if the federal government sweep under the carpet the indictment of super cop, Abba Kyari by the United States authorities. The human organisation warmed the Buhari government to stop bringing international opprobrium on the Nigerian State. “We mustn’t
Tokyo Olympics: Three Nigerian athletes qualify for finals
A total of three Nigerian track and field athletes have qualified for the finals at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games in Japan. They are Enoch Adegoke, Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume. Adegoke qualified for the final of the men’s 100m heat at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games in
Akwa United win 2020/2021 NPFL with one match day to go
Akwa United Football Club of Uyo on Sunday won the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), with one round of matches to go in the 38-week competition. The 25-year-old club, who were winning their first premier league title, beat MFM FC of Lagos 5-2 in their week 37 match. Akwa
FOI: CSO seeks details of 2020, 2021 Hajj deposit refund
Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) that reports and monitors Hajj and Umrah activities, has requested state Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards (SMPWBs) to provide it with details of the 2020 and 2021 hajj deposit refunds. A statement by its National Coordinator, Ibrahim Muhammed, on Sunday in Abuja,
Attackers of Amuludun FM, Ibadan ‘ll be brought to justice – Police
The Police Command in Oyo State has said that perpetrators of the attack on Amuludun FM 99.1, Moniya, Ibadan, will be brought to justice. The command’s Spokesman, DSP Adewale Osifeso, stated this in a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that hoodlums had,
Zenith Bank GMD canvasses increased Impact Investing in Africa
Mr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Zenith Bank Plc, has called for increased impact investing in Africa, to enable the continent achieve its full potentials. A statement by the bank issued to newsmen on Sunday, in Lagos, said Onyeagwu made the call in a keynote address at the
IPMAN threatens to suspend distribution of products in Port Harcourt, Enugu, Makurdi, others
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to suspend the supply and distribution of products within its designated Eastern zone effective Monday. IPMAN’s strike notice, which was contained in a circular signed by the association’s National President, Alhaji Sanusi Fari, on Saturday, is coming against the backdrop
Twitter ban: Commonwealth places Nigeria on watchlist
The Commonwealth has placed Nigeria on its watchlist over the suspension of Twitter, a microblogging platform. The body is monitoring repression of the rights to freedom of expression, access to information, media gag and disregard for the rule of law. The Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, said all member countries have obligations